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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 397.32 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 397.32 and 251.64 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 397.32 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/397.32 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 397.32 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 99,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,981.60/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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