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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 433.05 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 433.05 and 72.28 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 433.05 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/433.05 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 433.05 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 31,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301.12/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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