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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 427.47 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 427.47 and 217.34 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 427.47 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/427.47 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 427.47 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 92,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,906.33/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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