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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 398.18 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 398.18 and 229.57 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 398.18 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/398.18 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 398.18 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 91,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,409.76/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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