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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 422.76 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 422.76 and 218.32 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 422.76 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/422.76 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 422.76 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 92,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,296.96/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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