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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 423.57 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 423.57 and 211.26 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 423.57 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/423.57 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 423.57 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 89,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,483.40/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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