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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 431.88 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 431.88 and 224.02 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 431.88 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/431.88 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 431.88 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 96,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,749.76/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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