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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 433.32 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 433.32 and 180.69 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 433.32 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/433.32 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 433.32 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 78,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,296.59/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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