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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 424.59 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 424.59 and 240.34 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 424.59 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/424.59 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 424.59 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 102,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,045.96/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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