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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 423.53 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 423.53 and 237.07 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 423.53 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/423.53 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 423.53 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 100,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,406.26/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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