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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 389.77 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 389.77 and 217.27 is: 299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 389.77 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/389.77 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 389.77 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 84,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,685.33/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.37

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