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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 398.68 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 398.68 and 237.68 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 398.68 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/398.68 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 398.68 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 94,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,758.26/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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