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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 423.41 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 423.41 and 152.17 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 423.41 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/423.41 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 423.41 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 64,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428.18/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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