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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 432.27 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 432.27 and 230.26 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 432.27 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/432.27 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 432.27 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 99,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,534.49/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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