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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 423.48 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 423.48 and 268.08 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 423.48 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/423.48 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 423.48 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 113,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,526.52/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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