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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 397.56 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 397.56 and 236.04 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 397.56 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/397.56 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 397.56 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 93,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,840.06/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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