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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 423.71 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 423.71 and 152.54 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 423.71 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/423.71 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 423.71 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 64,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632.72/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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