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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 431.36 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 431.36 and 219.92 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 431.36 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/431.36 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 431.36 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 94,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,864.69/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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