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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 428.16 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 428.16 and 216.98 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 428.16 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/428.16 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 428.16 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 92,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,902.16/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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