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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 397.95 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 397.95 and 176.46 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 397.95 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/397.95 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 397.95 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 70,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,222.26/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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