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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 389.63 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 389.63 and 216.71 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 389.63 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/389.63 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 389.63 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 84,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,433.69/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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