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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 431.67 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 431.67 and 233.67 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 431.67 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/431.67 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 431.67 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 100,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,868.33/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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