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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.61 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.61 and 242.88 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.61 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.61 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.61 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 105,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,314.36/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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