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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 422.22 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 422.22 and 264.75 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 422.22 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/422.22 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 422.22 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 111,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,782.75/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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