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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.20 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.20 and 251.16 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.20 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.20 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.20 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 99,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,760.75/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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