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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 432.46 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 432.46 and 201.86 is: 302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 432.46 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/432.46 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 432.46 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 87,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,296.38/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.31

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