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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.87, 426.50 and 216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.87, 426.50 and 216.67 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.87 : 426.50 = 216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.87/426.50 = 216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.87x = 426.50 × 216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.87x = 92,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,408.67/284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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