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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 390.80 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 390.80 and 217.98 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 390.80 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/390.80 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 390.80 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 85,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,186.58/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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