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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 429.87 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 429.87 and 218.54 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 429.87 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/429.87 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 429.87 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 93,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,943.79/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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