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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 428.28 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 428.28 and 213.72 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 428.28 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/428.28 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 428.28 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 91,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532.00/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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