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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.09, 424.53 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.09, 424.53 and 222.34 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.09 : 424.53 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.09/424.53 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.09x = 424.53 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.09x = 94,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,390.00/283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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