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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.08 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.08 and 215.10 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.08 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.08 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.08 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 91,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,219.61/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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