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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 445.02 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 445.02 and 282.30 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 445.02 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/445.02 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 445.02 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 125,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,629.15/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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