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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 424.41 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 424.41 and 225.33 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 424.41 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/424.41 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 424.41 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 95,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,634.16/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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