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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 433.03 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 433.03 and 211.70 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 433.03 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/433.03 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 433.03 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 91,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,671.39/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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