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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 432.06 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 432.06 and 239.58 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 432.06 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/432.06 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 432.06 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 103,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,511.37/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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