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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 389.22 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 389.22 and 227.04 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 389.22 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/389.22 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 389.22 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 88,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368.51/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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