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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 432.62 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 432.62 and 144.22 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 432.62 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/432.62 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 432.62 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 62,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,392.46/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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