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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 422.88 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 422.88 and 224.22 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 422.88 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/422.88 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 422.88 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 94,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,818.15/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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