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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 397.98 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 397.98 and 232.92 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 397.98 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/397.98 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 397.98 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 92,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,697.50/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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