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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.28 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.28 and 214.24 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.28 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.28 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.28 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 85,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,113.27/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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