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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 433.72 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 433.72 and 224.72 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 433.72 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/433.72 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 433.72 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 97,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,465.56/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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