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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 390.99 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 390.99 and 217.86 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 390.99 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/390.99 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 390.99 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 85,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,181.08/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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