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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 424.08 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 424.08 and 232.32 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 424.08 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/424.08 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 424.08 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 98,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,522.27/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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