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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 423.69 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 423.69 and 225.15 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 423.69 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/423.69 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 423.69 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 95,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,393.80/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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