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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 431.88 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 431.88 and 206.88 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 431.88 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/431.88 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 431.88 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 89,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,347.33/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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