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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 389.46 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 389.46 and 216.58 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 389.46 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/389.46 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 389.46 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 84,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349.25/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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