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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 389.10 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 389.10 and 229.75 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 389.10 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/389.10 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 389.10 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 89,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,396.16/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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