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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 433.28 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 433.28 and 106.23 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 433.28 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/433.28 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 433.28 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 46,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,029.22/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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