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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 392.01 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 392.01 and 218.26 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 392.01 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/392.01 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 392.01 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 85,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,560.10/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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