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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 431.90 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 431.90 and 211.34 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 431.90 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/431.90 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 431.90 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 91,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,277.75/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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