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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 432.25 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 432.25 and 207.11 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 432.25 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/432.25 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 432.25 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 89,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,523.86/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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