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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 424.68 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 424.68 and 214.68 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 424.68 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/424.68 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 424.68 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 91,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,170.30/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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