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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 423.88 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 423.88 and 214.92 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 423.88 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/423.88 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 423.88 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 91,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,099.75/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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