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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 429.84 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 429.84 and 218.88 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 429.84 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/429.84 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 429.84 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 94,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,083.38/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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