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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 428.36 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 428.36 and 217.92 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 428.36 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/428.36 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 428.36 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 93,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,347.12/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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