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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 431.34 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 431.34 and 214.82 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 431.34 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/431.34 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 431.34 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 92,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,660.46/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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