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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.17, 397.30 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.17, 397.30 and 235.66 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.17 : 397.30 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.17/397.30 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.17x = 397.30 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.17x = 93,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,625.73/288.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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