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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 433.21 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 433.21 and 254.56 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 433.21 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/433.21 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 433.21 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 110,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,277.94/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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