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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 397.81 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 397.81 and 220.73 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 397.81 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/397.81 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 397.81 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 87,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,808.60/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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