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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.06 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.06 and 236.20 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.06 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.06 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.06 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 93,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,785.57/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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