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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 423.48 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 423.48 and 236.96 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 423.48 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/423.48 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 423.48 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 100,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,347.82/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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