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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.10 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.10 and 227.34 is: 340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.10 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.10 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.10 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 95,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,960.21/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.28

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