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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 388.91 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 388.91 and 232.35 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 388.91 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/388.91 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 388.91 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 90,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,362.08/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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