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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.44 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.44 and 243.06 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.44 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.44 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.44 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 105,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,351.93/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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