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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 397.86 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 397.86 and 215.11 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 397.86 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/397.86 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 397.86 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 85,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581.68/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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