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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 423.42 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 423.42 and 201.69 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 423.42 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/423.42 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 423.42 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 85,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,397.46/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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