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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.40, 432.90 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.40, 432.90 and 282 is: 388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.40 : 432.90 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.40/432.90 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.40x = 432.90 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.40x = 122,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,077.80/314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.29

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