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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 432.54 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 432.54 and 237.18 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 432.54 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/432.54 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 432.54 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 102,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,589.84/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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