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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 433.24 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 433.24 and 235.04 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 433.24 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/433.24 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 433.24 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 101,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,828.73/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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