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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 423.03 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 423.03 and 145.11 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 423.03 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/423.03 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 423.03 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 61,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,385.88/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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