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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 431.92 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 431.92 and 242.70 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 431.92 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/431.92 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 431.92 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 104,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,826.98/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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