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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.90 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.90 and 160.28 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.90 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.90 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.90 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 69,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,385.21/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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