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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 397.68 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 397.68 and 214.76 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 397.68 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/397.68 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 397.68 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 85,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,405.76/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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