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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 432.35 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 432.35 and 144.23 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 432.35 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/432.35 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 432.35 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 62,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,357.12/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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