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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 387.43 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 387.43 and 268.48 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 387.43 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/387.43 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 387.43 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 104,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,017.21/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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