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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 422.43 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 422.43 and 233.13 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 422.43 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/422.43 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 422.43 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 98,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,481.11/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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