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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 423.84 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 423.84 and 201.68 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 423.84 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/423.84 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 423.84 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 85,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,480.05/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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