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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 398.63 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 398.63 and 218.86 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 398.63 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/398.63 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 398.63 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 87,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,243.71/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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