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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 433.34 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 433.34 and 106.24 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 433.34 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/433.34 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 433.34 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 46,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038.04/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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