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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 422.64 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 422.64 and 227.22 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 422.64 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/422.64 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 422.64 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 96,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,032.26/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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