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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 389.04 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 389.04 and 213.12 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 389.04 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/389.04 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 389.04 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 82,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,912.20/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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