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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 432.60 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 432.60 and 227.64 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 432.60 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/432.60 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 432.60 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 98,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,477.06/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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