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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 397.80 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 397.80 and 170.22 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 397.80 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/397.80 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 397.80 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 67,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.52/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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