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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.68, 455.63 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.68, 455.63 and 288.16 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.68 : 455.63 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.68/455.63 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.68x = 455.63 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.68x = 131,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,291.76/303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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