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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.36 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.36 and 249.92 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.36 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.36 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.36 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 108,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,055.41/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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