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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 424.35 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 424.35 and 152.49 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 424.35 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/424.35 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 424.35 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 64,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,709.13/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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