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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 397.64 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 397.64 and 230.34 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 397.64 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/397.64 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 397.64 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 91,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,592.40/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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