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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 398.25 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 398.25 and 233.39 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 398.25 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/398.25 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 398.25 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 92,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.57/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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