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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 424.23 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 424.23 and 214.39 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 424.23 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/424.23 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 424.23 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 90,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950.67/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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