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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 429.99 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 429.99 and 218.08 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 429.99 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/429.99 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 429.99 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 93,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,772.22/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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