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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.48 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.48 and 265.70 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.48 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.48 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.48 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 114,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909.94/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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