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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 427.45 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 427.45 and 216.50 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 427.45 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/427.45 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 427.45 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 92,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,542.93/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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