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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 467.99 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 467.99 and 282.99 is: 422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 467.99 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/467.99 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 467.99 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 132,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,435.08/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.24

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