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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 391.16 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 391.16 and 218.50 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 391.16 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/391.16 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 391.16 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 85,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468.03/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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