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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 431.18 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 431.18 and 215.55 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 431.18 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/431.18 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 431.18 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 92,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,939.77/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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