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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 424.08 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 424.08 and 154.68 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 424.08 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/424.08 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 424.08 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 65,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,596.69/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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