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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 390.68 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 390.68 and 233.54 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 390.68 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/390.68 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 390.68 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 91,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,239.41/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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