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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 424.82 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 424.82 and 222.27 is: 333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 424.82 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/424.82 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 424.82 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 94,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,424.74/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.41

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