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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 423.54 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 423.54 and 145.32 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 423.54 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/423.54 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 423.54 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 61,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548.83/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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