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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 432.69 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 432.69 and 243.21 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 432.69 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/432.69 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 432.69 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 105,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,234.53/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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