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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 430.92 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 430.92 and 215.46 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 430.92 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/430.92 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 430.92 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 92,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,846.02/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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