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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 398.06 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 398.06 and 171.99 is: 237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 398.06 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/398.06 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 398.06 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 68,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,462.12/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.36

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