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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 429.93 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 429.93 and 214.92 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 429.93 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/429.93 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 429.93 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 92,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,400.56/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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