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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 422.08 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 422.08 and 243.84 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 422.08 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/422.08 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 422.08 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 102,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,919.99/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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