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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 432.80 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 432.80 and 216.58 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 432.80 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/432.80 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 432.80 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 93,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,734.74/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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