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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 398.41 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 398.41 and 226.58 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 398.41 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/398.41 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 398.41 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 90,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,269.18/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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