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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 389.12 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 389.12 and 226.98 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 389.12 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/389.12 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 389.12 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 88,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,320.51/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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