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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 423.63 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 423.63 and 268.98 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 423.63 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/423.63 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 423.63 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 113,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,948.00/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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