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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 422.49 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 422.49 and 223.94 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 422.49 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/422.49 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 422.49 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 94,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,612.41/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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