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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.55, 423.10 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.55, 423.10 and 233.95 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.55 : 423.10 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.55/423.10 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.55x = 423.10 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.55x = 98,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,984.25/282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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