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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 429.10 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 429.10 and 218.42 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 429.10 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/429.10 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 429.10 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 93,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,724.02/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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