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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 424.07 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 424.07 and 152.71 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 424.07 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/424.07 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 424.07 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 64,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,758.48/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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