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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 423.64 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 423.64 and 145.31 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 423.64 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/423.64 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 423.64 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 61,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559.13/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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