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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 423.87 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 423.87 and 152.58 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 423.87 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/423.87 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 423.87 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 64,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672.78/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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