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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 422.94 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 422.94 and 244.05 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 422.94 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/422.94 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 422.94 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 103,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,218.51/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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