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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 389.12 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 389.12 and 226.58 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 389.12 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/389.12 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 389.12 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 88,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,166.81/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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