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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 813.48 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 813.48 and 282.16 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 813.48 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/813.48 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 813.48 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 229,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,531.52/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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