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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 423.84 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 423.84 and 145.44 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 423.84 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/423.84 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 423.84 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 61,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643.29/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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