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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 398.30 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 398.30 and 214.99 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 398.30 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/398.30 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 398.30 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 85,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,628.53/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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