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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 433.34 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 433.34 and 206.68 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 433.34 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/433.34 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 433.34 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 89,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,562.71/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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