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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 390.92 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 390.92 and 213.68 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 390.92 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/390.92 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 390.92 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 83,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,531.79/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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