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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 423.10 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 423.10 and 225.57 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 423.10 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/423.10 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 423.10 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 95,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,438.67/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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