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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 398.52 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 398.52 and 230.04 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 398.52 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/398.52 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 398.52 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 91,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,675.54/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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