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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 388.89 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 388.89 and 229.77 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 388.89 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/388.89 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 388.89 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 89,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,353.88/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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