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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.62, 423.53 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.62, 423.53 and 221.87 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.62 : 423.53 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.62/423.53 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.62x = 423.53 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.62x = 93,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,969.38/282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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