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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 433.09 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 433.09 and 180.32 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 433.09 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/433.09 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 433.09 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 78,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,094.79/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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