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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 424.44 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 424.44 and 232.07 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 424.44 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/424.44 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 424.44 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 98,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,497.67/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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