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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.44 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.44 and 112.24 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.44 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.44 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.44 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 47,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639.15/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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