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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 424.80 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 424.80 and 222.60 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 424.80 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/424.80 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 424.80 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 94,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560.48/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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