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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 429.99 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 429.99 and 212.41 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 429.99 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/429.99 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 429.99 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 91,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,334.18/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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