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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 398.79 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 398.79 and 223.20 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 398.79 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/398.79 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 398.79 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 89,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,009.93/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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