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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.03 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.03 and 230.32 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.03 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.03 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.03 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 89,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.02/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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