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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.85, 423.69 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.85, 423.69 and 239.95 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.85 : 423.69 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.85/423.69 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.85x = 423.69 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.85x = 101,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,664.42/282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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