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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 398.55 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 398.55 and 210.23 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 398.55 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/398.55 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 398.55 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 83,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788.13/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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