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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.54 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.54 and 218.16 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.54 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.54 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.54 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 92,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,399.49/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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