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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 389.85 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 389.85 and 227.49 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 389.85 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/389.85 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 389.85 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 88,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,686.98/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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