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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 397.58 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 397.58 and 214.59 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 397.58 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/397.58 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 397.58 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 85,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,316.69/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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