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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 396.67 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 396.67 and 225.84 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 396.67 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/396.67 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 396.67 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 89,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,583.95/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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