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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 423.72 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 423.72 and 224.70 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 423.72 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/423.72 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 423.72 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 95,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209.88/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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