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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.60 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.60 and 247.12 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.60 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.60 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.60 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 106,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656.99/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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