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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 423.36 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 423.36 and 221.40 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 423.36 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/423.36 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 423.36 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 93,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,731.90/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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