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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 426.12 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 426.12 and 282 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 426.12 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/426.12 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 426.12 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 120,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,165.84/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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