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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.28 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.28 and 230.06 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.28 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.28 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.28 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 97,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,149.74/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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