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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 390 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 390 and 245.28 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 390 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/390 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 390 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 95,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,659.20/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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