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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 431.93 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 431.93 and 230.65 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 431.93 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/431.93 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 431.93 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 99,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,624.15/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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