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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 433.28 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 433.28 and 211.72 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 433.28 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/433.28 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 433.28 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 91,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,734.04/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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