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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 427.83 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 427.83 and 216.89 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 427.83 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/427.83 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 427.83 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 92,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,792.05/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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