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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 422.19 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 422.19 and 230.58 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 422.19 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/422.19 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 422.19 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 97,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,348.57/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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