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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.50, 431.73 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.50, 431.73 and 215.60 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.50 : 431.73 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.50/431.73 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.50x = 431.73 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.50x = 93,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,078.83/288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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