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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 398.08 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 398.08 and 226.48 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 398.08 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/398.08 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 398.08 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 90,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,157.16/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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