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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 423.38 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 423.38 and 209.18 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 423.38 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/423.38 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 423.38 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 88,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,563.03/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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