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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.79, 389.90 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.79, 389.90 and 223.66 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.79 : 389.90 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.79/389.90 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.79x = 389.90 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.79x = 87,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,201.97/282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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