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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 431.73 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 431.73 and 215.94 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 431.73 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/431.73 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 431.73 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 93,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,227.78/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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