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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.90 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.90 and 218.52 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.90 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.90 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.90 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 92,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,630.63/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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