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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 428.98 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 428.98 and 212.01 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 428.98 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/428.98 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 428.98 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 90,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948.05/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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