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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 389.76 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 389.76 and 223.49 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 389.76 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/389.76 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 389.76 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 87,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107.46/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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