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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 431.96 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 431.96 and 230.60 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 431.96 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/431.96 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 431.96 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 99,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606.66/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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