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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.24 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.24 and 115.78 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.24 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.24 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.24 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 50,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160.53/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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