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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 432.62 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 432.62 and 201.84 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 432.62 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/432.62 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 432.62 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 87,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,320.01/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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