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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 433.17 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 433.17 and 220.88 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 433.17 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/433.17 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 433.17 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 95,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,676.42/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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