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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.52 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.52 and 227.04 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.52 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.52 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.52 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 97,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,972.30/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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