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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 432.44 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 432.44 and 220.08 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 432.44 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/432.44 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 432.44 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 95,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,171.40/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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