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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 423.72 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 423.72 and 237.20 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 423.72 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/423.72 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 423.72 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 100,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,504.27/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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