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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 389.50 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 389.50 and 223.46 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 389.50 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/389.50 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 389.50 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 87,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,037.67/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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