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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 423.38 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 423.38 and 221.82 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 423.38 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/423.38 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 423.38 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 93,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,913.04/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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