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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.79, 389.55 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.79, 389.55 and 245.88 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.79 : 389.55 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.79/389.55 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.79x = 389.55 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.79x = 95,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,783.88/282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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