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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 432.29 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 432.29 and 249.95 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 432.29 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/432.29 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 432.29 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 108,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,050.89/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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