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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 421.58 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 421.58 and 236.68 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 421.58 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/421.58 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 421.58 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 99,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,777.45/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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