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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 433.20 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 433.20 and 180.48 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 433.20 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/433.20 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 433.20 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 78,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,183.94/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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