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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 398.28 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 398.28 and 215.16 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 398.28 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/398.28 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 398.28 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 85,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,693.92/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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