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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 432.88 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 432.88 and 212.10 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 432.88 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/432.88 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 432.88 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 91,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,813.85/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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