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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 398.42 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 398.42 and 236.47 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 398.42 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/398.42 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 398.42 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 94,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,212.39/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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