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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 429.90 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 429.90 and 214.50 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 429.90 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/429.90 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 429.90 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 92,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213.55/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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