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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 421.54 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 421.54 and 266.48 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 421.54 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/421.54 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 421.54 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 112,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,331.98/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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