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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 388.96 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 388.96 and 216.60 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 388.96 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/388.96 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 388.96 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 84,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,248.74/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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