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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 424.18 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 424.18 and 153.02 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 424.18 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/424.18 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 424.18 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 64,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,907.26/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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