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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 428.60 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 428.60 and 216.03 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 428.60 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/428.60 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 428.60 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 92,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,590.46/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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