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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 432.88 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 432.88 and 240.14 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 432.88 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/432.88 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 432.88 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 103,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,952.29/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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