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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 423.22 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 423.22 and 108.96 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 423.22 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/423.22 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 423.22 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 46,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,114.05/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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