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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 433.02 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 433.02 and 230.76 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 433.02 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/433.02 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 433.02 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 99,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,923.70/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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