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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.88, 433.32 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.88, 433.32 and 117.88 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 433.32 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/433.32 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 433.32 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 51,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,079.76/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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