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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 396.59 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 396.59 and 214.28 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 396.59 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/396.59 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 396.59 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 84,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,978.25/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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