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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.37 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.37 and 214.29 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.37 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.37 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.37 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 91,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,152.54/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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