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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 433.23 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 433.23 and 280.99 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 433.23 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/433.23 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 433.23 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 121,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,733.30/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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