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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 424.89 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 424.89 and 221.91 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 424.89 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/424.89 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 424.89 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 94,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,287.34/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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