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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 424.56 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 424.56 and 211.32 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 424.56 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/424.56 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 424.56 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 89,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,718.02/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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