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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 397.46 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 397.46 and 232.60 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 397.46 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/397.46 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 397.46 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 92,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,449.20/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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