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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 391.16 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 391.16 and 217.36 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 391.16 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/391.16 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 391.16 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 85,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,020.47/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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