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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 540.90 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 540.90 and 282.24 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 540.90 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/540.90 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 540.90 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 152,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,663.62/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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