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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 433.13 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 433.13 and 210.41 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 433.13 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/433.13 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 433.13 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 91,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,131.67/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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