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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 419.18 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 419.18 and 288.36 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 419.18 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/419.18 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 419.18 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 120,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,873.30/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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