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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.59, 423.17 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.59, 423.17 and 236.82 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.59 : 423.17 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.59/423.17 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.59x = 423.17 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.59x = 100,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,215.12/282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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