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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 398.22 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 398.22 and 178.08 is: 245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 398.22 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/398.22 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 398.22 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 70,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,915.02/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.77

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