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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.70, 432.36 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.70, 432.36 and 236.98 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.70 : 432.36 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.70/432.36 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.70x = 432.36 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.70x = 102,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,460.67/288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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