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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 423.48 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 423.48 and 145.28 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 423.48 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/423.48 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 423.48 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 61,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,523.17/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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