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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 426.49 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 426.49 and 211.93 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 426.49 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/426.49 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 426.49 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 90,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,386.03/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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