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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.44 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.44 and 208.32 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.44 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.44 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.44 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 90,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,294.22/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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