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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.19 and 288.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.19 and 288.53 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.19 = 288.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.19 = 288.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.19 × 288.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 133,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,932.74/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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