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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 425.50 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 425.50 and 222.89 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 425.50 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/425.50 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 425.50 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 94,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,837.01/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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