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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.53, 432.42 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.53, 432.42 and 230.51 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.53 : 432.42 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.53/432.42 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.53x = 432.42 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.53x = 99,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,677.35/288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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