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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.31, 422.88 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.31, 422.88 and 201.31 is: 301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.31 : 422.88 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.31/422.88 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.31x = 422.88 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.31x = 85,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,129.97/282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.55

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