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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 433.50 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 433.50 and 225.08 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 433.50 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/433.50 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 433.50 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 97,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,572.18/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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