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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.98 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.98 and 220.20 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.98 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.98 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.98 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 95,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,562.40/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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