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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 423.43 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 423.43 and 221.51 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 423.43 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/423.43 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 423.43 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 93,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,793.98/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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