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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 432.86 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 432.86 and 80.35 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 432.86 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/432.86 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 432.86 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 34,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,779.42/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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