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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.41, 389.88 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.41, 389.88 and 245.96 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.41 : 389.88 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.41/389.88 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.41x = 389.88 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.41x = 95,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,892.94/282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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