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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.61, 427.32 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.61, 427.32 and 216.91 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.61 : 427.32 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.61/427.32 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.61x = 427.32 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.61x = 92,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,689.98/285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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