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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 427.14 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 427.14 and 213.48 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 427.14 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/427.14 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 427.14 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 91,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,185.85/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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