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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 388.96 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 388.96 and 281.76 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 388.96 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/388.96 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 388.96 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 109,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,593.37/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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