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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.86, 431.42 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.86, 431.42 and 219.18 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.86 : 431.42 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.86/431.42 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.86x = 431.42 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.86x = 94,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,558.64/287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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