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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.66 and 216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.66 and 216.78 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.66 = 216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.66 = 216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.66 × 216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 93,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,792.03/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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