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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 423.24 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 423.24 and 235.24 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 423.24 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/423.24 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 423.24 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 99,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562.98/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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