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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 432.21 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 432.21 and 228.08 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 432.21 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/432.21 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 432.21 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 98,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,578.46/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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