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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.07, 388.92 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.07, 388.92 and 226.72 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.07 : 388.92 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.07/388.92 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.07x = 388.92 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.07x = 88,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,175.94/282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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