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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 396.79 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 396.79 and 241.12 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 396.79 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/396.79 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 396.79 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 95,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,674.00/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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