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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 389.42 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 389.42 and 217.23 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 389.42 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/389.42 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 389.42 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 84,593.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,593.71/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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