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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 431.88 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 431.88 and 218.84 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 431.88 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/431.88 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 431.88 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 94,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,512.62/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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