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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.81 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.81 and 207.54 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.81 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.81 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.81 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 89,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,825.39/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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