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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.04 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.04 and 266.22 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.04 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.04 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.04 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 112,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,355.49/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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