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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.88 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.88 and 215.33 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.88 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.88 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.88 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 91,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,704.74/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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