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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 422.55 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 422.55 and 233.11 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 422.55 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/422.55 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 422.55 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 98,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499.57/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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