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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 398.07 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 398.07 and 214.86 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 398.07 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/398.07 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 398.07 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 85,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,529.32/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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