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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 433.08 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 433.08 and 203.12 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 433.08 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/433.08 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 433.08 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 87,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,967.21/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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