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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 423.36 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 423.36 and 201.28 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 423.36 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/423.36 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 423.36 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 85,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,213.90/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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