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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.38 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.38 and 106.33 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.38 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.38 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.38 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 46,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080.76/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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