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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.54 and 219.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.54 and 219.33 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.54 = 219.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.54 = 219.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.54 × 219.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 94,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.57/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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