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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 430.32 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 430.32 and 218.88 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 430.32 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/430.32 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 430.32 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 94,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188.44/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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