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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 424.30 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 424.30 and 239.88 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 424.30 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/424.30 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 424.30 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 101,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,781.08/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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