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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.35, 431.61 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.35, 431.61 and 227.60 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.35 : 431.61 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.35/431.61 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.35x = 431.61 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.35x = 98,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,234.44/288.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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