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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 425.03 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 425.03 and 221.38 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 425.03 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/425.03 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 425.03 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 94,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,091.57/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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