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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.34 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.34 and 233.46 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.34 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.34 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.34 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 92,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,996.46/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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