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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 430.88 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 430.88 and 215.98 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 430.88 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/430.88 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 430.88 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 93,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,061.46/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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