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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.57, 427.01 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.57, 427.01 and 216.08 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.57 : 427.01 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.57/427.01 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.57x = 427.01 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.57x = 92,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,268.32/284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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