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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 423.81 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 423.81 and 152.52 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 423.81 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/423.81 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 423.81 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 64,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,639.27/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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