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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 423.45 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 423.45 and 213.98 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 423.45 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/423.45 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 423.45 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 90,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,607.71/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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