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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 422.39 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 422.39 and 216.85 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 422.39 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/422.39 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 422.39 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 91,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,595.16/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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