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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 429.74 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 429.74 and 213.84 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 429.74 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/429.74 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 429.74 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 91,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,895.60/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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