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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 442.26 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 442.26 and 287.88 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 442.26 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/442.26 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 442.26 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 127,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,317.81/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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