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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 423.83 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 423.83 and 152.48 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 423.83 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/423.83 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 423.83 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 64,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627.04/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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