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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 398.25 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 398.25 and 230.46 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 398.25 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/398.25 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 398.25 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 91,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,780.70/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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