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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.76 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.76 and 249.44 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.76 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.76 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.76 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 107,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,698.21/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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