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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 432.23 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 432.23 and 250.11 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 432.23 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/432.23 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 432.23 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 108,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,103.79/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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