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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.88, 432.88 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.88, 432.88 and 228.12 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 432.88 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/432.88 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 432.88 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 98,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,748.59/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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