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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.44, 525.84 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.44, 525.84 and 282.22 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 525.84 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/525.84 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 525.84 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 148,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,402.56/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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