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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 423.24 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 423.24 and 145.18 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 423.24 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/423.24 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 423.24 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 61,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.98/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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