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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 433.17 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 433.17 and 236.61 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 433.17 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/433.17 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 433.17 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 102,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,492.35/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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