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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 390.08 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 390.08 and 230.08 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 390.08 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/390.08 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 390.08 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 89,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,749.61/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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