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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 398.31 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 398.31 and 215.03 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 398.31 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/398.31 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 398.31 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 85,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,648.60/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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