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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 422.88 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 422.88 and 221.46 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 422.88 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/422.88 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 422.88 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 93,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651.00/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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