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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 433.40 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 433.40 and 231.01 is: 346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 433.40 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/433.40 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 433.40 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 100,119.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,119.73/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.61

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