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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.88 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.88 and 208.22 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.88 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.88 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.88 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 88,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,261.21/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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