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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.67, 433.03 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.67, 433.03 and 83.24 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.67 : 433.03 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.67/433.03 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.67x = 433.03 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.67x = 36,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,045.42/288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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