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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.91 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.91 and 154.88 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.91 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.91 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.91 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 65,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,808.32/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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