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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 422.36 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 422.36 and 224.42 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 422.36 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/422.36 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 422.36 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 94,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787.65/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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