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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 397.58 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 397.58 and 241 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 397.58 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/397.58 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 397.58 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 95,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,816.78/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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