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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 397.68 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 397.68 and 239.64 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 397.68 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/397.68 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 397.68 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 95,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,300.04/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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