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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 424.19 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 424.19 and 268.48 is: 403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 424.19 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/424.19 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 424.19 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 113,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,886.53/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.30

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