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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.28 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.28 and 160.52 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.28 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.28 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.28 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 69,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,550.11/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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