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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.17 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.17 and 235.42 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.17 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.17 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.17 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 93,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,500.30/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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