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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 397.85 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 397.85 and 223.16 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 397.85 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/397.85 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 397.85 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 88,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,781.10/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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