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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 424.51 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 424.51 and 218.69 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 424.51 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/424.51 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 424.51 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 92,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,836.09/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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