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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 389.41 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 389.41 and 232.46 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 389.41 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/389.41 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 389.41 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 90,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,522.25/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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