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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 433.67 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 433.67 and 240.11 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 433.67 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/433.67 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 433.67 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 104,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,125.13/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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