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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 423.52 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 423.52 and 214.22 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 423.52 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/423.52 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 423.52 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 90,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,726.45/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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