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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 391.23 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 391.23 and 217.44 is: 299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 391.23 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/391.23 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 391.23 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 85,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,069.05/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.94

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