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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 425.02 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 425.02 and 215.68 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 425.02 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/425.02 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 425.02 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 91,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,668.31/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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