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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 429.49 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 429.49 and 213.93 is: 320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 429.49 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/429.49 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 429.49 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 91,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,880.80/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.03

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