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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 433.17 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 433.17 and 207.24 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 433.17 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/433.17 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 433.17 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 89,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,770.15/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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