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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 432.54 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 432.54 and 207.36 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 432.54 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/432.54 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 432.54 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 89,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,691.49/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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