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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 424.80 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 424.80 and 288.18 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 424.80 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/424.80 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 424.80 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 122,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,418.86/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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