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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 424.90 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 424.90 and 218.21 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 424.90 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/424.90 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 424.90 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 92,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,717.43/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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