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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.27, 422.87 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.27, 422.87 and 217.83 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.27 : 422.87 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.27/422.87 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.27x = 422.87 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.27x = 92,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,112.68/282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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