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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 429.87 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 429.87 and 218.92 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 429.87 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/429.87 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 429.87 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 94,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,107.14/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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