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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.04 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.04 and 211.53 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.04 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.04 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.04 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 91,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,389.42/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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