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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 422.58 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 422.58 and 153.32 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 422.58 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/422.58 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 422.58 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 64,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,789.97/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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