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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 431.17 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 431.17 and 215.36 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 431.17 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/431.17 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 431.17 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 92,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,856.77/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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