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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 429.96 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 429.96 and 214.02 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 429.96 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/429.96 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 429.96 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 92,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,020.04/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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