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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.53, 398.55 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.53, 398.55 and 223.85 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.53 : 398.55 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.53/398.55 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.53x = 398.55 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.53x = 89,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,215.42/288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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