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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 425.55 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 425.55 and 222.96 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 425.55 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/425.55 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 425.55 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 94,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,880.63/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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