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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.55, 423.83 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.55, 423.83 and 236.38 is: 354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.55 : 423.83 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.55/423.83 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.55x = 423.83 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.55x = 100,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,182.69/282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.57

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