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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 397.23 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 397.23 and 235.04 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 397.23 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/397.23 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 397.23 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 93,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,362.95/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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