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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 398.48 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 398.48 and 215.42 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 398.48 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/398.48 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 398.48 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 85,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.29/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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