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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 432.23 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 432.23 and 211.20 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 432.23 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/432.23 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 432.23 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 91,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,286.98/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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