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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 423.77 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 423.77 and 225.05 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 423.77 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/423.77 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 423.77 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 95,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,366.19/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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