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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 423.30 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 423.30 and 221.60 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 423.30 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/423.30 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 423.30 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 93,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,803.28/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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