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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 389.61 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 389.61 and 223.20 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 389.61 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/389.61 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 389.61 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 86,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,960.95/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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