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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 423.99 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 423.99 and 152.56 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 423.99 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/423.99 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 423.99 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 64,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,683.91/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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