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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.66 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.66 and 220.09 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.66 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.66 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.66 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 95,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,224.14/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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