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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.68 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.68 and 146.22 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.68 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.68 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.68 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 62,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,096.71/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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