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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 422.97 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 422.97 and 253.77 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 422.97 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/422.97 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 422.97 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 107,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,337.10/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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