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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 425.49 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 425.49 and 222.87 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 425.49 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/425.49 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 425.49 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 94,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,829.72/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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