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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.71 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.71 and 154.31 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.71 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.71 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.71 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 65,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,381.92/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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