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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 429.52 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 429.52 and 218.24 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 429.52 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/429.52 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 429.52 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 93,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,738.44/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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