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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 432.66 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 432.66 and 202.18 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 432.66 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/432.66 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 432.66 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 87,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,475.20/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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