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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.53, 432.15 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.53, 432.15 and 223.07 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.53 : 432.15 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.53/432.15 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.53x = 432.15 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.53x = 96,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,400.78/288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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