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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 432.22 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 432.22 and 256.04 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 432.22 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/432.22 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 432.22 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 110,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,665.61/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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