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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 391.37 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 391.37 and 218.12 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 391.37 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/391.37 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 391.37 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 85,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,362.58/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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