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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 390.32 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 390.32 and 236.11 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 390.32 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/390.32 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 390.32 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 92,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,160.02/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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