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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 427.39 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 427.39 and 215.83 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 427.39 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/427.39 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 427.39 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 92,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,243.58/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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