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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 431.32 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 431.32 and 242.50 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 431.32 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/431.32 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 431.32 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 104,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,595.10/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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