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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 432.99 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 432.99 and 220.62 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 432.99 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/432.99 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 432.99 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 95,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,526.25/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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