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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 389.30 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 389.30 and 229.96 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 389.30 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/389.30 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 389.30 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 89,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,522.33/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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