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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.08 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.08 and 210.38 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.08 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.08 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.08 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 90,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480.23/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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