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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 425.22 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 425.22 and 225.64 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 425.22 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/425.22 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 425.22 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 95,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,943.93/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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