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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.65, 397.55 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.65, 397.55 and 236.10 is: 325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.65 : 397.55 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.65/397.55 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.65x = 397.55 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.65x = 93,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,860.37/288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.18

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