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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.62, 423.56 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.62, 423.56 and 213.93 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.62 : 423.56 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.62/423.56 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.62x = 423.56 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.62x = 90,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611.12/282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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