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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 388.44 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 388.44 and 238.68 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 388.44 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/388.44 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 388.44 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 92,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,712.86/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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