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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 430.32 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 430.32 and 214.16 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 430.32 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/430.32 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 430.32 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 92,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,157.33/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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