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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.28 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.28 and 215.72 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.28 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.28 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.28 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 93,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,035.72/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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