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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 432.69 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 432.69 and 180.48 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 432.69 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/432.69 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 432.69 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 78,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,091.89/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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