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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 432.86 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 432.86 and 220.59 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 432.86 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/432.86 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 432.86 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 95,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,484.73/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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