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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 390.33 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 390.33 and 239.46 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 390.33 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/390.33 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 390.33 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 93,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,468.42/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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