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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 433.23 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 433.23 and 219.70 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 433.23 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/433.23 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 433.23 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 95,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,180.63/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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