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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 430.94 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 430.94 and 223.50 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 430.94 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/430.94 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 430.94 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 96,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,313.97/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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