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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 389.80 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 389.80 and 216.16 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 389.80 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/389.80 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 389.80 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 84,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,259.17/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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