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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 398.38 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 398.38 and 236.32 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 398.38 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/398.38 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 398.38 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 94,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,145.16/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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