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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 391.26 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 391.26 and 218.36 is: 301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 391.26 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/391.26 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 391.26 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 85,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,435.53/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.15

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