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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 397.80 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 397.80 and 176.28 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 397.80 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/397.80 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 397.80 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 70,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124.18/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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