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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 432.56 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 432.56 and 180.24 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 432.56 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/432.56 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 432.56 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 77,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,964.61/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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