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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 424.29 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 424.29 and 214.26 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 424.29 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/424.29 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 424.29 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 90,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,907.30/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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