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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.59, 423.24 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.59, 423.24 and 145.38 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.59 : 423.24 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.59/423.24 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.59x = 423.24 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.59x = 61,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530.63/282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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