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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 424.67 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 424.67 and 214.67 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 424.67 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/424.67 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 424.67 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 91,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,163.90/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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