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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 432.27 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 432.27 and 248.49 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 432.27 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/432.27 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 432.27 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 107,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,414.77/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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