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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 429.48 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 429.48 and 218.67 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 429.48 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/429.48 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 429.48 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 93,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,914.39/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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