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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 433.76 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 433.76 and 223.76 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 433.76 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/433.76 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 433.76 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 97,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,058.10/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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