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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.27, 423.41 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.27, 423.41 and 201.78 is: 302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.27 : 423.41 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.27/423.41 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.27x = 423.41 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.27x = 85,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,435.67/282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.67

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