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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 432.04 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 432.04 and 227.20 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 432.04 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/432.04 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 432.04 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 98,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,159.49/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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