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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 430.23 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 430.23 and 214.73 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 430.23 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/430.23 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 430.23 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 92,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,383.29/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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