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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 433.14 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 433.14 and 207.58 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 433.14 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/433.14 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 433.14 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 89,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,911.20/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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