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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.28, 423 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.28, 423 and 221.14 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.28 : 423 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.28/423 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.28x = 423 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.28x = 93,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.22/282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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