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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 432.44 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 432.44 and 236.88 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 432.44 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/432.44 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 432.44 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 102,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,436.39/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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