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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 429.84 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 429.84 and 213.52 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 429.84 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/429.84 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 429.84 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 91,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,779.44/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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