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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.26 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.26 and 217.32 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.26 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.26 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.26 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 84,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,811.30/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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