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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 425.97 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 425.97 and 216.33 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 425.97 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/425.97 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 425.97 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 92,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,150.09/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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