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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.16 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.16 and 251.60 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.16 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.16 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.16 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 99,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,925.46/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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