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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.23, 423.34 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.23, 423.34 and 99.67 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.23 : 423.34 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.23/423.34 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.23x = 423.34 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.23x = 42,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,194.30/282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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