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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 422.70 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 422.70 and 238.46 is: 357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 422.70 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/422.70 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 422.70 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 100,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,797.04/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.41

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