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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 430.97 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 430.97 and 218.41 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 430.97 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/430.97 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 430.97 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 94,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124.91/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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