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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.25, 485.55 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.25, 485.55 and 282.20 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.25 : 485.55 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.25/485.55 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.25x = 485.55 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.25x = 137,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,022.21/352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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