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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 431.24 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 431.24 and 224.83 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 431.24 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/431.24 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 431.24 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 96,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,957.60/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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