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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 390.48 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 390.48 and 220.36 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 390.48 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/390.48 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 390.48 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 86,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,046.17/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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