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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 430.11 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 430.11 and 218.25 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 430.11 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/430.11 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 430.11 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 93,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,871.51/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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