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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 398.75 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 398.75 and 215.33 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 398.75 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/398.75 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 398.75 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 85,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.84/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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