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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 423.72 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 423.72 and 221.28 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 423.72 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/423.72 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 423.72 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 93,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,760.76/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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