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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.06 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.06 and 233.64 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.06 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.06 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.06 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 100,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,946.50/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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