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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 432 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 432 and 244.80 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 432 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/432 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 432 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 105,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,753.60/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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