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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 397.92 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 397.92 and 236.12 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 397.92 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/397.92 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 397.92 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 93,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,956.87/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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