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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.88, 431.57 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.88, 431.57 and 231.24 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 431.57 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/431.57 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 431.57 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 99,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,796.25/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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