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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 397.92 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 397.92 and 171.89 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 397.92 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/397.92 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 397.92 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 68,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398.47/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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