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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.28 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.28 and 214.48 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.28 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.28 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.28 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 92,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,071.97/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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