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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 389.63 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 389.63 and 243.18 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 389.63 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/389.63 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 389.63 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 94,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,750.83/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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