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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 423.20 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 423.20 and 236.64 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 423.20 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/423.20 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 423.20 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 100,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,146.05/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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