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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 432.21 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 432.21 and 245.01 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 432.21 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/432.21 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 432.21 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 105,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,895.77/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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