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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.69, 391.42 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.69, 391.42 and 217.38 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 391.42 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/391.42 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 391.42 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 85,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,084.71/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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