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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.48 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.48 and 220.20 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.48 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.48 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.48 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 95,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,232.10/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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