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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 389.36 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 389.36 and 232.85 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 389.36 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/389.36 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 389.36 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 90,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,661.11/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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