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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 423.63 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 423.63 and 218.25 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 423.63 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/423.63 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 423.63 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 92,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,457.25/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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