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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 423 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 423 and 221.40 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 423 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/423 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 423 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 93,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,652.20/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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