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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 391.50 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 391.50 and 218.16 is: 301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 391.50 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/391.50 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 391.50 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 85,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,409.64/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.65

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