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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 424.26 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 424.26 and 213.50 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 424.26 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/424.26 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 424.26 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 90,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,576.32/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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