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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 429.84 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 429.84 and 213.84 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 429.84 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/429.84 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 429.84 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 91,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,916.99/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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