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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.95, 433.22 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.95, 433.22 and 106.35 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.95 : 433.22 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.95/433.22 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.95x = 433.22 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.95x = 46,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072.68/288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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