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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 391.02 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 391.02 and 221.65 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 391.02 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/391.02 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 391.02 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 86,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,671.22/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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