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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.49 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.49 and 211.41 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.49 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.49 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.49 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 90,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,587.07/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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