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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 432.06 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 432.06 and 219.90 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 432.06 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/432.06 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 432.06 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 95,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,009.99/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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