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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.20 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.20 and 246.65 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.20 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.20 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.20 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 97,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,968.32/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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