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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.68 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.68 and 218.61 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.68 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.68 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.68 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 92,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,619.59/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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