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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 432.03 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 432.03 and 215.13 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 432.03 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/432.03 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 432.03 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 92,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.61/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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