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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 422.09 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 422.09 and 219.94 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 422.09 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/422.09 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 422.09 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 92,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,834.47/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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