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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 423.67 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 423.67 and 225.14 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 423.67 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/423.67 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 423.67 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 95,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,385.06/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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