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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 423.72 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 423.72 and 214.83 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 423.72 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/423.72 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 423.72 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 91,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,027.77/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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