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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 433.40 and 243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 433.40 and 243.53 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 433.40 = 243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/433.40 = 243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 433.40 × 243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 105,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,545.90/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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