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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 429.35 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 429.35 and 216.53 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 429.35 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/429.35 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 429.35 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 92,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,963.93/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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