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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 432.24 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 432.24 and 224.64 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 432.24 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/432.24 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 432.24 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 97,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,098.39/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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