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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 397.75 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 397.75 and 218.20 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 397.75 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/397.75 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 397.75 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 86,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,789.05/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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