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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 431.55 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 431.55 and 214.92 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 431.55 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/431.55 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 431.55 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 92,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,748.73/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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