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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.24 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.24 and 254.16 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.24 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.24 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.24 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 99,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,183.40/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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