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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 398.14 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 398.14 and 242.07 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 398.14 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/398.14 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 398.14 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 96,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,377.75/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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