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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 398.07 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 398.07 and 215.11 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 398.07 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/398.07 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 398.07 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 85,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,628.84/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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