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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 398.16 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 398.16 and 236.80 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 398.16 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/398.16 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 398.16 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 94,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,284.29/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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