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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.40 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.40 and 205.28 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.40 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.40 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.40 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 88,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,557.79/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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