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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.20 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.20 and 214.48 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.20 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.20 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.20 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 90,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,980.30/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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