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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 398.22 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 398.22 and 236.18 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 398.22 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/398.22 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 398.22 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 94,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.71/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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