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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 422.88 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 422.88 and 217.44 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 422.88 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/422.88 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 422.88 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 91,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,951.03/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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