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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 388.38 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 388.38 and 226.99 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 388.38 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/388.38 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 388.38 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 88,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,155.30/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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