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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 424.92 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 424.92 and 211.33 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 424.92 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/424.92 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 424.92 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 89,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,796.22/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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