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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.57, 430.53 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.57, 430.53 and 214.13 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.57 : 430.53 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.57/430.53 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.57x = 430.53 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.57x = 92,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187.24/287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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