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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 397.26 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 397.26 and 238.16 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 397.26 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/397.26 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 397.26 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 94,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,611.44/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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