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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 398.22 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 398.22 and 177.88 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 398.22 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/398.22 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 398.22 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 70,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,835.37/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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