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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 431.30 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 431.30 and 244.92 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 431.30 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/431.30 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 431.30 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 105,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,630.61/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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