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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 388.80 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 388.80 and 216.48 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 388.80 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/388.80 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 388.80 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 84,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,167.42/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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