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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 432.58 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 432.58 and 220.25 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 432.58 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/432.58 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 432.58 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 95,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,273.44/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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