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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 424.08 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 424.08 and 214.32 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 424.08 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/424.08 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 424.08 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 90,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,888.83/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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