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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 424.08 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 424.08 and 209.54 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 424.08 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/424.08 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 424.08 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 88,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,862.78/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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