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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 425.16 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 425.16 and 146.34 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 425.16 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/425.16 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 425.16 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 62,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217.91/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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