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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 432.24 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 432.24 and 244.78 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 432.24 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/432.24 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 432.24 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 105,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,803.71/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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