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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 423.18 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 423.18 and 214.58 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 423.18 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/423.18 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 423.18 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 90,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,805.96/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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