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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.37, 427.07 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.37, 427.07 and 212.02 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.37 : 427.07 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.37/427.07 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.37x = 427.07 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.37x = 90,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,546.84/285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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