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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 431.91 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 431.91 and 244.19 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 431.91 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/431.91 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 431.91 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 105,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,467.28/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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