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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 388.37 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 388.37 and 227.03 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 388.37 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/388.37 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 388.37 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 88,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,171.64/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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