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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 423 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 423 and 265.44 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 423 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/423 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 423 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 112,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,281.12/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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