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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 432.89 and 211.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 432.89 and 211.78 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 432.89 = 211.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/432.89 = 211.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 432.89 × 211.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 91,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,677.44/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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