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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 432.66 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 432.66 and 266.30 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 432.66 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/432.66 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 432.66 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 115,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,217.36/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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