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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.31 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.31 and 227.93 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.31 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.31 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.31 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 98,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,761.04/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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