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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 423.24 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 423.24 and 108.90 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 423.24 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/423.24 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 423.24 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 46,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090.84/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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