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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 422.66 and 220.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 422.66 and 220.99 is: 331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 422.66 = 220.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/422.66 = 220.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 422.66 × 220.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 93,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,404.69/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.05

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