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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 426.36 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 426.36 and 214.51 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 426.36 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/426.36 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 426.36 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 91,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,458.48/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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