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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 397.38 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 397.38 and 214.61 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 397.38 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/397.38 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 397.38 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 85,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281.72/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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