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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.62 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.62 and 220.02 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.62 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.62 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.62 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 93,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,644.91/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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