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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 431.88 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 431.88 and 218.83 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 431.88 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/431.88 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 431.88 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 94,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,508.30/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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