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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 397.83 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 397.83 and 251.88 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 397.83 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/397.83 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 397.83 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 100,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,205.42/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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