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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 432.63 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 432.63 and 224.52 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 432.63 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/432.63 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 432.63 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 97,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,134.09/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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