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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 390.96 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 390.96 and 224.43 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 390.96 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/390.96 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 390.96 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 87,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,743.15/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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