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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 475.20 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 475.20 and 282.36 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 475.20 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/475.20 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 475.20 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 134,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,177.47/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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