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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 433.83 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 433.83 and 281.13 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 433.83 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/433.83 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 433.83 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 121,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,964.31/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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