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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 423.07 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 423.07 and 152.08 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 423.07 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/423.07 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 423.07 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 64,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340.49/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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