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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 432 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 432 and 224.08 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 432 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/432 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 432 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 96,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,802.56/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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