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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 423.49 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 423.49 and 152.39 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 423.49 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/423.49 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 423.49 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 64,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,535.64/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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