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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.79, 424.34 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.79, 424.34 and 152.79 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.79 : 424.34 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.79/424.34 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.79x = 424.34 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.79x = 64,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832.79/282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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