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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 432.46 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 432.46 and 207.56 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 432.46 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/432.46 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 432.46 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 89,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,761.40/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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