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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 398.28 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 398.28 and 239.96 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 398.28 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/398.28 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 398.28 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 95,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,571.27/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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