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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 431.64 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 431.64 and 223.68 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 431.64 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/431.64 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 431.64 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 96,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,549.24/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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