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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.87, 425.88 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.87, 425.88 and 215.71 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.87 : 425.88 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.87/425.88 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.87x = 425.88 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.87x = 91,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,866.57/283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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