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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.91, 432 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.91, 432 and 215.82 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.91 : 432 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.91/432 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.91x = 432 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.91x = 93,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,234.24/287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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