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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.32 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.32 and 220.12 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.32 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.32 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.32 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 95,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,160.10/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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