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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 428.91 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 428.91 and 217.59 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 428.91 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/428.91 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 428.91 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 93,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326.53/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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