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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 389.36 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 389.36 and 177.28 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 389.36 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/389.36 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 389.36 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 69,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,025.74/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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