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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.45, 431.33 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.45, 431.33 and 219.11 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.45 : 431.33 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.45/431.33 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.45x = 431.33 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.45x = 94,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,505.46/287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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