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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.14 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.14 and 224.50 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.14 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.14 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.14 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 97,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,239.93/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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