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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 431.69 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 431.69 and 219.58 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 431.69 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/431.69 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 431.69 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 94,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,788.33/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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