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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 431.73 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 431.73 and 215.73 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 431.73 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/431.73 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 431.73 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 93,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,137.11/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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