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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 426.07 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 426.07 and 215.45 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 426.07 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/426.07 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 426.07 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 91,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796.24/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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