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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 398.72 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 398.72 and 178.43 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 398.72 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/398.72 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 398.72 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 71,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,142.06/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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