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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.16 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.16 and 72.34 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.16 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.16 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.16 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 31,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,334.79/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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