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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 424.41 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 424.41 and 152.83 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 424.41 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/424.41 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 424.41 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 64,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,863.64/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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