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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.49 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.49 and 223.58 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.49 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.49 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.49 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 96,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472.53/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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