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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.85, 424.33 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.85, 424.33 and 100.24 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.85 : 424.33 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.85/424.33 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.85x = 424.33 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.85x = 42,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534.84/282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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