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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 422.73 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 422.73 and 221.04 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 422.73 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/422.73 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 422.73 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 93,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,440.24/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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