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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 389.55 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 389.55 and 241.34 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 389.55 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/389.55 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 389.55 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 94,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,014.00/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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