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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 424.49 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 424.49 and 152.95 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 424.49 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/424.49 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 424.49 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 64,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,922.86/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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