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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 424.70 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 424.70 and 223.06 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 424.70 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/424.70 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 424.70 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 94,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,733.58/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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