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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 429.25 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 429.25 and 212.73 is: 319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 429.25 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/429.25 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 429.25 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 91,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,312.61/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.47

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