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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 432.65 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 432.65 and 202.23 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 432.65 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/432.65 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 432.65 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 87,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,494.81/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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