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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.12 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.12 and 214.09 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.12 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.12 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.12 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 92,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,082.78/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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