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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 431.93 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 431.93 and 219.92 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 431.93 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/431.93 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 431.93 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 94,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,988.44/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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