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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 390.06 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 390.06 and 216.84 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 390.06 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/390.06 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 390.06 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 84,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,580.61/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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