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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 398.28 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 398.28 and 226.80 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 398.28 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/398.28 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 398.28 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 90,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,329.90/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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