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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.47 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.47 and 237.62 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.47 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.47 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.47 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 100,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,860.44/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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