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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 423.40 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 423.40 and 152.16 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 423.40 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/423.40 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 423.40 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 64,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,425.28/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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