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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 420.80 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 420.80 and 264.18 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 420.80 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/420.80 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 420.80 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 111,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,166.94/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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