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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 432.68 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 432.68 and 207.48 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 432.68 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/432.68 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 432.68 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 89,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771.41/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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