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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.67 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.67 and 218.99 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.67 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.67 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.67 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 94,531.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,531.41/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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