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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 391.43 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 391.43 and 218.26 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 391.43 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/391.43 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 391.43 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 85,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434.55/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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