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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 397.58 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 397.58 and 205.44 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 397.58 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/397.58 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 397.58 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 81,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677.81/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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