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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 433.08 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 433.08 and 72.31 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 433.08 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/433.08 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 433.08 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 31,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,316.01/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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