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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 433.26 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 433.26 and 160.36 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 433.26 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/433.26 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 433.26 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 69,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,477.57/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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