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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 423.56 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 423.56 and 266.02 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 423.56 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/423.56 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 423.56 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 112,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,675.43/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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