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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 432.78 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 432.78 and 215.94 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 432.78 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/432.78 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 432.78 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 93,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,454.51/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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