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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 423.20 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 423.20 and 152.19 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 423.20 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/423.20 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 423.20 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 64,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,406.81/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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