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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.59 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.59 and 145.23 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.59 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.59 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.59 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 61,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,517.25/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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