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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 422.40 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 422.40 and 213.96 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 422.40 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/422.40 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 422.40 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 90,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,376.70/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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