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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.20 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.20 and 171.48 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.20 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.20 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.20 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 68,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,111.86/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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