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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 422.88 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 422.88 and 224.13 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 422.88 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/422.88 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 422.88 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 94,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,780.09/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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