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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 423.79 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 423.79 and 221.54 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 423.79 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/423.79 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 423.79 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 93,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,883.76/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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