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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 433.62 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 433.62 and 207.90 is: 312.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 433.62 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/433.62 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 433.62 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 90,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,149.60/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.04

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