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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 423.63 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 423.63 and 221.81 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 423.63 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/423.63 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 423.63 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 93,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,963.25/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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