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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 431.82 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 431.82 and 219.88 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 431.82 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/431.82 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 431.82 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 94,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,948.58/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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