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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 388.92 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 388.92 and 216.52 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 388.92 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/388.92 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 388.92 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 84,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,208.96/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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