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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 397.61 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 397.61 and 214.49 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 397.61 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/397.61 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 397.61 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 85,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281.38/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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