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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 431.25 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 431.25 and 258.22 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 431.25 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/431.25 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 431.25 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 111,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,356.08/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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