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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 431.94 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 431.94 and 268.32 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 431.94 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/431.94 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 431.94 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 115,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,898.14/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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