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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 431.60 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 431.60 and 235.32 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 431.60 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/431.60 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 431.60 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 101,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,562.94/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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