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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.29 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.29 and 211.06 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.29 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.29 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.29 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 91,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,236.97/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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