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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 423.84 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 423.84 and 214.33 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 423.84 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/423.84 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 423.84 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 90,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,841.63/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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