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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 431.85 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 431.85 and 255.86 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 431.85 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/431.85 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 431.85 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 110,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,493.14/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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