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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 432.87 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 432.87 and 211.93 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 432.87 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/432.87 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 432.87 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 91,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,738.14/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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