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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 397.44 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 397.44 and 235.98 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 397.44 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/397.44 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 397.44 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 93,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,787.89/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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