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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 390.39 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 390.39 and 217.50 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 390.39 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/390.39 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 390.39 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 84,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,909.83/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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