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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.86 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.86 and 211.64 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.86 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.86 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.86 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 91,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,610.49/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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