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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 422.72 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 422.72 and 252.08 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 422.72 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/422.72 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 422.72 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 106,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,558.41/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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