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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 431.96 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 431.96 and 270.23 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 431.96 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/431.96 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 431.96 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 116,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,725.04/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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