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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 432.80 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 432.80 and 233.72 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 432.80 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/432.80 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 432.80 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 101,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,154.02/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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