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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.12 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.12 and 215.24 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.12 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.12 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.12 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 92,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,794.27/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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