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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.23, 422.99 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.23, 422.99 and 145.20 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.23 : 422.99 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.23/422.99 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.23x = 422.99 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.23x = 61,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417.42/282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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