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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 431.76 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 431.76 and 245 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 431.76 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/431.76 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 431.76 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 105,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,781.20/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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