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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 428.52 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 428.52 and 216.99 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 428.52 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/428.52 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 428.52 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 92,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,984.55/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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