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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.41 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.41 and 242.46 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.41 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.41 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.41 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 104,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,840.92/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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