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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 433.71 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 433.71 and 211.97 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 433.71 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/433.71 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 433.71 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 91,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,931.34/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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