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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 424.13 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 424.13 and 214.30 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 424.13 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/424.13 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 424.13 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 90,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,888.93/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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