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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 432.71 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 432.71 and 201.71 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 432.71 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/432.71 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 432.71 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 87,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278.76/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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