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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 397.92 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 397.92 and 214.20 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 397.92 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/397.92 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 397.92 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 85,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,234.46/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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