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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.41 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.41 and 244.89 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.41 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.41 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.41 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 105,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,891.66/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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