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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 391.01 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 391.01 and 217.71 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 391.01 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/391.01 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 391.01 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 85,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,126.79/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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