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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 421.97 and 239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 421.97 and 239.39 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 421.97 = 239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/421.97 = 239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 421.97 × 239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 101,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,012.09/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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