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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 433.49 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 433.49 and 233.40 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 433.49 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/433.49 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 433.49 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 101,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,176.57/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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