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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 389.58 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 389.58 and 226.98 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 389.58 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/389.58 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 389.58 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 88,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,423.79/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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