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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 390.10 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 390.10 and 217.72 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 390.10 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/390.10 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 390.10 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 84,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,932.57/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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