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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.59, 430.57 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.59, 430.57 and 217.96 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.59 : 430.57 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.59/430.57 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.59x = 430.57 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.59x = 93,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,847.04/287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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