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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 429.08 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 429.08 and 216.96 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 429.08 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/429.08 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 429.08 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 93,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,089.97/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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