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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.46 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.46 and 215.02 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.46 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.46 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.46 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 92,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,772.53/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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