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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 433.02 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 433.02 and 180.36 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 433.02 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/433.02 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 433.02 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 78,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,099.49/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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