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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 425.22 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 425.22 and 278.36 is: 417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 425.22 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/425.22 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 425.22 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 118,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,364.24/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.92

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