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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 429.06 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 429.06 and 214.32 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 429.06 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/429.06 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 429.06 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 91,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,956.14/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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