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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 435.68 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 435.68 and 282.25 is: 390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 435.68 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/435.68 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 435.68 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 122,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,969.24/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.37

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