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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.21, 389.66 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.21, 389.66 and 212.43 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.21 : 389.66 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.21/389.66 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.21x = 389.66 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.21x = 82,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,774.41/282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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