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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 429.60 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 429.60 and 218.30 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 429.60 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/429.60 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 429.60 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 93,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,781.68/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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