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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 430.66 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 430.66 and 218.55 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 430.66 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/430.66 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 430.66 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 94,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,120.74/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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