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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 388.50 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 388.50 and 240.68 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 388.50 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/388.50 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 388.50 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 93,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,504.18/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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