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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 423.68 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 423.68 and 145.48 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 423.68 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/423.68 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 423.68 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 61,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636.36/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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