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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.30 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.30 and 217.62 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.30 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.30 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.30 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 93,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,424.27/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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