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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 432.75 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 432.75 and 144.20 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 432.75 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/432.75 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 432.75 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 62,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400.39/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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